Koji Steven Sakai is a writer and producer whose work spans film, television, books, and narrative audio. He has written 12 produced feature films, including Damaged (starring Samuel L. Jackson and Vincent Cassel), Boneyard (Mel Gibson and 50 Cent), and The Commando (Mickey Rourke and Michael Jai White), and he was a writer on the Disney+/Hulu drama House of the Owl. He is the co-creator and executive producer of Comedy InvAsian, now in its third season. In audio, both of his narrative dramas — Elucidity and The Red Room, a 10-episode thriller co-created with Milton Liu for Voyage Media — reached #1 on Apple Podcasts’ Fiction chart. Koji is the founder of Little Nalu Pictures and teaches screenwriting at UCLA Extension.
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We’re #1! The Red Room Hits the Top of Apple Podcasts’ Fiction Chart
October 31, 2026 Honestly, I still can’t believe I’m writing this. Our podcast, The Red Room, just hit #1 on Apple Podcasts’ Fiction chart. When my creative partner, Milton, and I started working on this project, we knew we wanted to create something special. We wanted to tell a story that would pull listeners in, … Continue reading We’re #1! The Red Room Hits the Top of Apple Podcasts’ Fiction Chart
My Horror Movie Nyctophobia Is Now a Vertical Series!
I have some exciting news to share: my horror movie Nyctophobia is now available as a vertical series! Originally created as a horror film, Nyctophobia: Be Afraid of the Dark is getting a new life in a format designed for the way people watch content today: vertically, on their phones. As a filmmaker, it’s always … Continue reading My Horror Movie Nyctophobia Is Now a Vertical Series!
PODCASTING TODAY: The Red Room podcast launches as immersive audio thriller
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The Red Room: My New Narrative Podcast Is Here
Today, I’m excited to announce the launch of The Red Room, a new 10-episode narrative audio thriller I’ve been developing with my creative partner, Milton Liu. The Red Room begins with an impossible 911 call and spirals into a mystery involving a missing teenager, a true-crime investigation, disturbing secrets, and a mystery that challenges our … Continue reading The Red Room: My New Narrative Podcast Is Here
